Title Case Converter
Title case capitalizes the important words in a headline — but the exact rules differ between styles. AP, APA, Chicago, and MLA each handle small words, hyphenated words, and subtitles slightly differently. This converter applies the style you choose automatically.
What title case means
In title case, every major word starts with a capital letter while short words like "and", "of", and "the" stay lowercase — unless they begin or end the title.
Style-specific rules
AP and APA keep "to" lowercase in infinitives; Chicago capitalizes it. All four styles capitalize the first and last word regardless of length. The converter handles these differences for you.
Who uses title case
Journalists and copy editors (AP), academics (APA, Chicago, MLA), marketers writing headlines, and developers formatting UI headings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between title case and sentence case?
Title case capitalizes most words; sentence case capitalizes only the first word and proper nouns. Use title case for headlines and titles, sentence case for paragraphs.
Which style should I choose?
Follow your publication or assignment: AP for news, APA for social sciences, Chicago for books, MLA for humanities. The converter supports all four.
Are prepositions capitalized?
In AP, APA, and MLA, prepositions of four letters or more are capitalized (e.g. "With", "From"). The converter applies the correct rule per style.
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